What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conclude popular official has been recalled (5)" mean?

The definition is "Conclude". The wordplay uses a reversal. IN (synonym="popular = fashionable") + REF (reversal="short for referee = sports official") = INFER; definition: "Conclude" The answer is INFER.

Conclude popular official has been recalled (5)

Independent Cryptic #12006 | 9 Across | 2025-04-02 flower

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